Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Ting Athlete's Foot Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination

Agency Publication Date: February 22, 2024

Summary

Insight Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily recalled 59,644 cans of TING 1% Tolnaftate Athlete's Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid (4.5 oz). The recall was initiated after testing revealed the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant, in certain production lots. Benzene is not an intended ingredient in the product but was found during quality testing.

Risk

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure can occur through inhalation, orally, and through the skin, potentially leading to cancers including leukemia and blood disorders of the bone marrow. No injuries or adverse events have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

This recall affects TING 1% Tolnaftate Athlete's Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid sold in 4.5 oz (128 g) cans with UPC 363736819613.
Check the bottom of the can or the outer packaging for lot numbers 0H50545 (Expiration date 07/31/24) or 1G50645 (Expiration date 06/30/25).
If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: TING 1% Tolnaftate Athlete's Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid (4.5 oz)by TING

Variants: 1% Tolnaftate, 4.5 oz (128 g) cans

UPC Codes:

363736819613

Lot Numbers:

0H50545 (Exp 07/31/24)

1G50645 (Exp 06/30/25)

Distributed by Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC.

Product Images

TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 93928

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare company

Sold By: Retailers nationwide

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 59,644 cans

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects TING 1% Tolnaftate Athlete's Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid sold in 4.5 oz (128 g) cans with UPC 363736819613.

Check the bottom of the can or the outer packaging for lot numbers 0H50545 (Expiration date 07/31/24) or 1G50645 (Expiration date 06/30/25).

If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information.